Watch and Wager on the Kentucky Derby at Surfside

DEL MAR, CA (April 21, 2010) — Surfside Race Place, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious off-track betting facilities, is celebrating the 136th Kentucky Derby Day on Saturday, May 1.

The Derby Day celebration will feature horse racing via satellite from around the country. Fans can view and bet on races from Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, Arlington, Woodbine, Hollywood Park, Golden Gate and more.

The day will start with breakfast at the Carving Stand. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy mint juleps on the patio, sample delicious food and purchase souvenirs at the official Derby Day gift shop. The first 700 fans in the gate will receive a free Kentucky Derby glass.

Advance-purchase Theater seats are now on sale for $5 at the gift shop, and are on a first-come, first served basis. Admission is sold separately.

General Admission is $5; $2.50 for Diamond Club members.
A Saddle Club package is available for $20, and includes admission, a program and a commemorative glass. A special menu will be available. For reservations, call (858) 755-1167, Extension 1220.

Arrive early for the best seats! Gates and the Saddle Club will open at 7 a.m. Breakfast at the Carving Stand will also get underway at 7 a.m. First post is 7:30 a. m. The Kentucky Derby will run at 3:25 p.m.

Each fan will receive a free certificate for a $10 night racing bet when they purchase their daytime admission. The certificate can be used later that evening on racing from Australia, Los Alamitos and Cal Expo.

Looking ahead, horse racing enthusiasts can enjoy the excitement of the second and third legs of the Triple Crown at Surfside with the Preakness Stakes on May 15, and the Belmont Stakes on June 5.

Surfside Race Place is located on the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, California. It offers off-track wagering from September through July (closed during the live Del Mar race meet). Surfside features live racing from tracks across the country.

Surfside’s features include a smoke-free environment, fine dining in the luxurious Saddle Club, more than 1,000 TVs, a Las Vegas-style race-book Theater, and patios with video monitors where Del Mar’s outstanding weather can be enjoyed. The immaculate 90,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide the ultimate satellite wagering enjoyment. For more information, visit www.surfsideraceplace.com or call 858-755-1167.